Category: Fundraising
Through challenging times the Stittsville United Church Women continue to support the Stittsville Food Bank
The past couple of years have been challenging for the Stittsville United Church Women (UCW). They can normally be found in the church kitchen kept busy with their baking of many Christmas goodies…
A signature event – the ‘Gift of Art Show & Sale’ hosted by the Kanata Civic Art Gallery returns
The organizers and artists of the Kanata Civic Art Gallery are pleased to be able to host their first show since the pandemic forced the gallery to suspend this 30-year tradition.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Watch the new Ottawa city council being sworn in on Tuesday, November 15 at 10:30am. Residents can view the ceremony on Rogers TV Ottawa or on the City of Ottawa’s YouTube channel.
Stittsville Lions Club updates and events – helping hands needed for Village Square Park lights installation
November 12th and 19th are important dates for the Lions members. They plan to decorate the trees in Village Square Park with hundreds of lights as they do every year and are asking for assistance from the community…
Pumpkin carvers showcase their talent at 10th annual Stittsville Pumpkin Parade
Organized by Trevor Eggleton and his two daughters, Kaya and Lilia the event has become one to add to your calendar on November 1st each year.
The 10th annual Pumpkin Parade promises some talented pumpkin carvers
This community show of Stittsville’s talent and spirit has been happening since 2013 when Trevor Eggleton introduced this evening of eerie to Stittsville when he moved here from British Columbia.
NCAFA tackles hunger for Championship Week celebrations
One of the largest amateur football leagues in Canada, NCAFA offers contact and non-contact football programming for boys and girls aged 8 to 18 years old.
Fall films finalized for the Stittsville Rotary International Film Series
The Film Committee of the Stittsville Rotary Club has now selected the final films in their fall International Film Series in collaboration with the film circuit of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Stittsville artist Ana Maria Rutenberg to host Art by Nena at Amberwood Gallery
“I love to explore mediums and ideas with a variety or art expressions from traditional and representational to free of expression and abstract”…
Apples, butter tarts and a municipal debate – the week that was in photos
After two years of not being able to come together for community events, this past weekend saw two anticipated events in Stittsville that included apples and butter tarts. Then on Monday, September 26, the all-candidates Question and Answer session took place.
Stittsville Lions Club supporting White Cane Month through bottle drive
The Stittsville Lions Club will be holding a roadside bottle drive on Saturday, October 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in front of the Lions Hall.
Stittsville’s first sweet, ooey, gooey Butter Tart Festival arrives on September 24
Butter tarts will be available to taste and for sale at Stittsville’s first Butter Tart Festival Market on September 24th at Village Square Park.
Local artists donate to art auction in support of clean water programs in Indigenous communities
The auction proceeds will be donated to Water First, a charity which provides paid technical internships to Canadian Indigenous youth to learn to operate and maintain clean water equipment in their own communities.
Harlow the potcake finds his forever home – you can help others find their new family
Ashley is Harlow’s rescuer and her love for Harlow was the inspiration behind her charming book, “Harlow’s Journey Home”; an inspirational story for children and youth told from Harlow’s own experience…
The Kiwanis of Kanata-Stittsville are excited to see the return of Kids for Kids talent showcase
The event raises much-needed funds to support local youth and children who are at-risk or in need through Kiwanis Outreach Programs within the Kanata and Stittsville communities.